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WASH Project Officer

The role

To fundraise for, and implement Donor funded community based Water and Sanitation (WatSan) Programs under the direction of the Country Director and in collaboration and co-ordination with the local community, the relevant government ministries and the respective Donor(s).

To collaborate with the District Water Officers and target communities in implementing the Programs in an environmentally and culturally appropriate manner.

Using community participatory method, identify specific locations of the structures that need to be rehabilitated or constructed as per the approved grants and plan their construction in a manner that optimizes community participation.

Determine the appropriate Water and Sanitation Solutions for each community along with plans for their use, management and maintenance.

Apply appropriate water and sanitation technologies to create appropriate drawings and designs and to develop bills of quantities for water and sanitation facilities.

Supervise the rehabilitation and construction of approved water and sanitation structures in strict adherence to the government regulations and the SPHERE standards.

Coordinate and network with the line ministry, Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Community Based Organizations and NGOs working in the respective target areas.

Create, mobilize and train local water committees in participatory construction and maintenance of community based water and sanitation facilities to empower them to sustainably run the facilities and to maintain their own environment and health.

Ensure safe, efficient and effective use of the organization’s assets and equipment under his/her custody at all times.

Monitor implementation of Programs activities and budget to assure accountability as per the approved Work Plan; Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy; Marking and Branding Strategies; and in strict adherence to the World Concern’s standards and donor regulations.

Identify and engage all contractors and suppliers for goods and services required for quality implementation of WatSan Programs following the World Concern’s Procurement Policy.

Prepare and review all contracts to be awarded to vendors of goods and services related to the WatSan Programs before presenting them for approval.

Prepare Terms of References (TORs) for the programs’ evaluation and review evaluation reports before presenting them for approval.

Directly supervises accounting staff as outlined in the Somalia Organizational Chart and acts as the technical expert for other finance staff in Somalia.

Oversee the month end finance process to ensure that all program/country financial information is accurate and ready for integration with WC Africa data.

Oversee the year end close process ensuring that the accounting for Somalia programs is complete before final year end close.

Ensure project accounts are closed out properly at year end and relevant information is input at the beginning of the new financial year.

Review Somalia program financial reports received from HQ for accuracy and reasonableness. Research any irregularities and bring unresolved matters to the attention of the budget holder and CD.

Create monthly variance reports-provide assistance to CD and PM to research and explain variances

Ensure field offices are following WC financial policies, procedures and good financial practices.

Facilitate learning opportunities for direct reports and other Somalia finance staff to grow in their knowledge, skill and responsibilities.

Proactively evaluate income vs. expenses for all Somalia programs keeping the Somalia Director abreast of any significant concerns or matters arising. Advise CD and PM when issues arise that might result in funding gaps.

Evaluate the allocation of country costs between programs quarterly and make adjustments as necessary. Advise the CD and Accounts Payable Clerk of any changes.

Review invoices to ensure they are being coded to the correct project and donor.

Assist in creation or review of new budgets as requested by the Somalia Director or Program Managers.

Keep abreast of relevant Somalia laws and regulations for taxation, duty etc. Ensure organizational compliance with government agencies to reduce organizational risk and take advantage of opportunities as laws or regulations change.